Microbial Diversity of Fishes : A Colour Handbook

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. General introduction. 2. Survey of microorganism in fish, sponges and photosynthetic bacteria in polluted retting zone. 3. Microbial nutrition of fishes. 4. Application of streptomyces to the feed as single cell protein for growth of ornamental fish. 5. Microbial probiotics in fishes. 6. Probiotics and efficacy in aquaculture. 7. Microbial association with fishery products. 8. Complement system of fish. 9. Innate Defence mechanisms against bacteria. 10. Colour changes and the chromgenic variations of the fish by the application of the different mycelial coloured streptomyces spp. to the feed.....

The book is a comprehensive approach, designed to enable the reader to quickly access the most current information as well as to obtain alternative perspective on interdisciplinary subjects. It is a holistic approach in understanding the subject of microbial diversity in aquatic organisms. Key features of this book include the following such as that each chapter begins with a list of expected outcomes and ends with an outcomes assessment to ensure one\'s understanding of the material presented and coverage of microbiology applications in agriculture, aquaculture, medicine, health biotechnology, industry and environment. The book in its coverage is suitable as a text for an introductory course in fishery Microbiology and biotechnology in academic discipline at Post graduate level and also in research.